US Bridges

John Warner Prky over Trib of Schenks Br

Good

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0.40-RT250 &0.11-MELBOURN · Structure no. 000000000029624

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,496
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Warner Prky over Trib of Schenks Br is a prestressed concrete slab carrying John Warner Prky over Trib of Schenks Br in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,496 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,178 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesJohn Warner Prky
CrossesTrib of Schenks Br
Location0.40-RT250 &0.11-MELBOURN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.04824, -78.47242
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,496 (2020)
Projected traffic25,178 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Warner Prky over Trib of Schenks Br built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Warner Prky over Trib of Schenks Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does John Warner Prky over Trib of Schenks Br carry?

About 19,496 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is John Warner Prky over Trib of Schenks Br?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns John Warner Prky over Trib of Schenks Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.